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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Wow - Awesome - Nice
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Those are awesome!!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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What kind of building structure is that, a old loading dock or something?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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those are awesome... I especially like #7... how'd you do that? someone trailing you in another car?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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Nice job DiD!

It was once an old and abandoned freight yard.........

Originally Posted by CSAMF
What kind of building structure is that, a old loading dock or something?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Wow. The black dash looks *really* nice.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Very nice shots!!!

How many cameras were harmed in the shooting of #6??? I'd really like to know how that & #7 were done... with no camera shake and an obvious long exposure, I can't see how it could be done from a moving vehicle.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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I am just laughin my *** off at how insane 7 looks

Truly awesome!

My faves if i had to choose would be 4 & 7

Looks like perfect conditions light n weather wise too in all shots.

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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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CSAMF: OctaneGuy already answered part of your question. As for the rest, it's not a loading dock. Those aren't roll-up doors, it's just the way the concrete was shaped.

asaulo1 & Minvader: 6 & 7 are done with two specialized camera rigs that hold the camera stable while the car moves. The blur is captured on camera. Beyond that, I won't be commenting further on the rigs or the process.

Michael: Yes, the conditions were pretty optimal. I'm still trying to figure out a way to work with it to get a Winter Motoring shot. Any chance the weather will cooperate so we'll see some more of your work soon?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Great shots!

I love when the tire treads get that coating of dust/dirt. It really highlights the aggressiveness of the tread.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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absolutely LOVE pic 7...

 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DiD
... two specialized camera rigs that hold the camera stable while the car moves.... Beyond that, I won't be commenting further on the rigs or the process.
Yea, Steady-Cam (R) wouldn't like that.
Number 7 takes advantage of the stong horizontal element exaggerated by the cantilevered roof very well. It's my favorite (for what it's worth).
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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NICE WORK!

Sure, I'd like to see your rig, but I respect your right to keep your cards close to your vest—besides, all of the info is out there if you're motivated!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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Otherworldly!!!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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wow
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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dickdavid: I like the dirty tire tread too.

I'm a bit surprised #7 has such a strong reaction. Shows what I know. #5 is actually my own favorite out of the set. The interior shot is also up there, since it took a lot of effort to photograph.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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6 & 7 are my faves! Nice work as always Dave...and yeah you better be careful with your techniques (my radar is on). Be afraid...be very afraid :P
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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StoopidGirl and Did post buildings as background.
Hint for next month??
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by StoopidGirl
...and yeah you better be careful with your techniques (my radar is on).
My radar is on too.

Originally Posted by 89AKurt
StoopidGirl and Did post buildings as background.
Hint for next month??
Interesting idea. If anyone has any other ideas for future photo contest topics please PM them to me.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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I love #6 shutter is fast enough that the reflection off of the paint is still crisp, yet it is still slow enough that the wheels blur, and there is no sign of the vertical dividers, very nice work. Also awsome job with camera placement on #7, no sign of the driver. Was #8 natural light or did you use an artifical source. Not that I'm trying to crack your tecniques . Good work.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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The interior shot was done with ambient light. I wish I had the studio setup to do that with strobes, but no such luck.... yet.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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that explains the difficulty in setup, I must say looks like it really paid off.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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The piano black dash with the chrome trim is downright stunning If I had known, I would've waited a few months and ordered a 2006
 
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:52 AM
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I don;t want you to give away State secrets, but it looks like number 7 must be from 10 feet away. That is one kick butt rig you made there!

Great pictures.
 
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